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SLC Agrícola announces the largest carbon (GHG) measurement initiative in Brazilian agribusiness

Partnership between Brazil's largest commodity producer and the deeptech company Fluere is implementing the first large-scale automated carbon measurement operation in the country's agribusiness sector

SLC Agrícola has just completed the largest automated carbon (GHG) measurement operation ever conducted in Brazilian agribusiness. The initiative encompassed 736,000 hectares and produced auditable data in compliance with international protocols such as the GHG Protocol and FLAG. Developed in collaboration with Fluere, Cerensa's deeptech company specializing in climate intelligence, the project marks a significant advancement in the company's ESG strategy, reinforcing its pioneering role and international leadership in sustainable practices and the adoption of new technologies.

The initiative began in 2021, through the AgroX program, with support from development institutions such as CNPq and FAPESP. Originally conceived as a Research and Development project, over the course of the following five crop years it evolved into a robust operational MRV (monitoring, reporting and verification) solution, featuring data automation and emissions tracking alongside agricultural production. With analyses by crop, harvest season, and hectare, and a framework designed to incorporate predictive intelligence at the field level, the system provides an integrated technical perspective that drives real-time sustainable management and enhances regional operations with strategic insights.

According to Tiago Agne, sustainability manager at SLC Agrícola, the project's maturation was crucial for adjusting expectations and achieving results. "We started this process four years ago and we knew it was promising. We made adjustments, and every step we completed taught us something new. This project sets a new standard for environmental management in agribusiness. The granularity and reliability of the data make sustainability a competitive advantage, which sets SLC Agrícola apart. We monitor, test and apply," says Agne.

The technology employed is based on the FLUERE CARBON platform, which incorporates modules dedicated to carbon, energy, water and governance. The models were developed using scientific networks and calibrated with real-world field data, creating an automated ecosystem tailored to the unique characteristics of Brazilian agribusiness. The solution addresses key market demands for environmental compliance and transparency, including emissions traceability throughout the product life cycle, RenovaBio, SBTi FLAG, and transition programs aimed at promoting more regenerative agriculture.

 

Results:

SLC Agrícola's automated carbon measurement operation spans 23 of the company's 26 farms and monitors over 2,000 crops in real time, positioning it as one of the largest climate intelligence infrastructures. Over 50 million records have been processed so far during the project, with an average of 5 million new entries added each production cycle. The expectation for 2025 is that this volume will reach 12.5 million entries, reflecting the continued expansion of the database.

The solution ensures interoperability with ERPs, agricultural management systems (PIMS), measuring devices, and other data sources. Overall, 99.07% of the processes are automated, enabling efficient management of this connectivity.

Part of the automation involves generating reports. They are standardized by Crop Year and Calendar Year, with customizable indicators by crop and complete coverage of direct and indirect emissions, including soil, fertilizers, waste, energy, water, transportation, and processing.

The structure is aligned with the international SBTi FLAG protocol and meets the requirements of regulated markets, such as RenovaBio and the European CBAM. This compliance enhances the company's ability to achieve environmental traceability and monetize its agricultural production. As a direct result, SLC Agrícola has been awarded the GHG Protocol Gold Seal for the fourth straight year, a recognition that attests to the technical excellence and consistency of its adopted system.

“We are shifting the focus from compensation to regenerative productivity, backed by technical expertise,” adds Anibal Wanderley, CEO of Fluere.

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